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Do you know the origins of Valentine’s Day? Most dining out on February the 14th haven’t a clue. It’s more than a passing reference to a Saint. The man himself, Saint Valentine of Rome, was a martyr. He was sentenced to death after performing weddings for soldiers, who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians. The Roman Empire persecuted radicals, Christians and their sympathisers ruthlessly.

During his incarceration, Saint Valentine it is claimed, magically restored the sight of his judge’s blind daughter. Before his execution he also wrote her a farewell letter signed, “your Valentine”. This is only a farfetched slice of mythology and martyring ourselves doesn’t make for a solid relationship. Whatever it really means, Valentine’s Day is a time to remember our own stories. Unique events and firework moments. Our journeys of passion and love – that we take forwards and hold dear. How did you first meet your partner?

From a clifftop restaurant with sea views to a romantic escape in the Lake District, we offer a treasure trove of Valentine’s Day fine dining offers and short breaks. Whisk your loved one off their feet, with a beautiful landscape and mouth-watering food. Your love, is yours to express this Valentine’s – but if it’s early days perhaps leave Saint Valentine’s tale untouched.